Leica SL2vs Lumix GH5 II
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Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
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